The GBCSA Hall of Fame : Andrew King
Andrew King, is a Technical Intern at the Green Building Council South Africa. His primary role is to assist the technical team to develop credible and objective measurements for green buildings as well as review certification applications and award Green Star ratings.
The GBCSA Hall of Fame : Hlompho Vivian
Hlompho Vivian, currently holds a Business Development and Key Accounts Specialist position within the Green Building Council South Africa. Her role is to facilitate cooperation with the public sector to create an enabling environment for green building implementation through certification, capacity development and advocacy.
Evalution Flooring Achieves Another Green First for South Africa
Evalution Flooring has embarked on the first phase of a sustainability project that will be the first of its kind in South Africa and will enable zero waste in the luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring arena.
Balwin Goes Green With International Finance Corporation’s Edge Certification
JSE listed Balwin Properties, South Africa’s largest turnkey sectional-title developer, today announced its commitment to help fight climate change through the mainstreaming of green lifestyle developments.
Carbon Tax: A success for the sustainability Sector
“The implementation of the Carbon Tax Bill in June can be seen as a significant achievement for the green building sector, and indeed every sector in South Africa working towards sustainability and carbon neutrality,” said Dorah Modise, CEO of the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA).
Pietermaritzburg mall to Deliver Clean Energy as Owners Continue to Invest in Sustainability
Liberty Two Degrees and Liberty Group, co-owners of Liberty Midlands Mall announced the completion of the R12 million solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at the centre. This conscious investment in sustainable energy symbolises management’s commitment to positive environmental change and sustainability.
How the South African Energy regulatory landscape is shaping up
Globally, building construction and operations account for 36% of final energy use and nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions; making it the largest sector for energy usage and greenhouse gasses.
A word from GBCSA Chairperson : Nkosinathi Manzana
It gives me great pleasure to present the GBCSA’s latest integrated report to you our valued member.
This is the first report we have published since I was elected Chairman of the GBCSA Board last October. But my association with the organisation dates back to when I first joined the Board in 2015.
Sustainability Starts at Home
The GBCSA has started work on a green home rating system for existing residential homes in South Africa. The process has kicked off with information gathering and market assessment as we investigate the drivers and barriers, technical details and potential uptake of a system to encourage more sustainable living in South African households.
It’s whats inside that counts
Changes towards sustainable interior office design have been slow in coming, despite the overwhelming evidence which demonstrates the positive impact it has on the health, wellbeing and productivity of its occupants.
Green Building Council Net Zero Waste rating: Nothing ventured nothing wasted
Green Building Council Net Zero Waste rating: Nothing ventured nothing wasted.
African perspectives on pioneering climate-change: Think global, act local & build green
Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. And should we continue our current trajectory of climate change and so be forced to adapt to a world with a 4°C higher average temperature, our reality may become stranger than science fiction.